Wilson v. State

TAYLOR, Justice.

The constitutionality of a police officer’s actions in demanding a citizen’s identification following an initial offer of assistance are challenged in this case of first impression before the court. Also questioned is the possible “taint” that an improper seizure may have created on subsequently obtained evidence. Determining that a violation of federal constitutional rights occurred when the officer, following the policy of his department, seized a pedestrian to complete a check for outstanding warrants without reasonable suspicion of present or past criminal conduct, we…